Ligon v. United States of America

Filing 27

ORDER: The Court appoints the office of the Federal Public Defender to represent the plaintiff. Appointed counsel shall enter an appearance in this action within fourteen (14) days of the date of entry of this Order. Thereafter, the Court will sch edule a Case Management Conference to discuss the timing and logistics of the Evidentiary Hearing. Signed by Magistrate Judge E. Clifton Knowles on 7/1/2014. (xc:Pro se party by regular and certified mail)(a copy of the order was sent to the Federal Public Defender via electronic notification). (ds)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF TENNESSEE
NASHVILLE DIVISION

ROBERT LIGON,
Petitioner,

vs.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
Respondent.

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CASE NO. 3:13-0698
JUDGE SHARP/KNOWLES

ORDER

In this action brought under 28 U.S.C. § 2255, the Court has previously entered an Order
directing the Clerk to send Movant a Financial Affidavit. Docket No. 22. Movant has
completed the Financial Affidavit and has returned it to the Court.
It is apparent from the Affidavit that Movant qualifies for the appointment of counsel
pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3006A.
Therefore, the Court determines that Movant is financially unable to employ counsel and
appoints the office of the Federal Public Defender to represent him. Upon motion of the
Government, the Court may order repayment or partial repayment from the Movant for the
attorney and witness fees, if any, for the services should it appear that the Movant has such
ability at a later time.
Appointed counsel shall enter an appearance in this action within fourteen (14) days of
the date of entry of this Order. Thereafter, the Court will schedule a Case Management
Conference to discuss the timing and logistics of the Evidentiary Hearing.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

E. Clifton Knowles
United States Magistrate Judge

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